Synod PJC says no to gay weddin's

She was accused of being naughty for conducting a marriage ceremony for two women. The Redwoods Presbytery Permanent Judicial Commission (PJC) ruled that she had acted in terms of freedom of conscience. This decision was appealed and went to the Synod of the Pacific PJC who just ruled 6-2 against her right to do so. The case will likely be appealed to the General Assembly PJC (kind of like the supreme court).

It is not as if anything is going to happen to her. She is retired and if ultimately "guilty" will receive a rebuke. "Bad, bad. Don't do it again." The case is symbolic and will carry precedent for other similar cases. Of the decision, Rev. Spahr said:

“I am deeply saddened that our church has chosen not to recognize the loving relationships of members of its own family.” Rev. Spahr continued, “These couples and many like them have found a sacred trust in their love for each other; this reversal of the Presbytery’s decision promotes a belief that somehow this love is less than valid.” Spahr said, “The church’s pervasive attitude of prejudice promotes violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.”